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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
rrILTuIRrY FEET INTO WATER
Sarrsw Escape OF SNAIL Roy from
Drowning.

Yesterday morning between II and
IL o'clock Harvie Smith, youth
about thirteen years old, who lives
on Twenty-fifth street, while look
ing down from the ship-locks near the
Old Dominion wharves into the water,
lost his balance and fell distance OF
thirty feet OF more into the water, and
narrowly escaped drowning. John b.
Williams, engineer at s. II. Haves &
Co.'S coal elevator, and his assistant,
who were repairing a pipe down near
the waters edge. having their attention
called to the little fellow, jumped into
a boat which was at hand and roved
around into the locks and took the
struggling swimmer, whose strength
was well.nigh spent, in o1t Of the wet.
They had to row about fifty yards, and
had the distance been half as far again
he would no doubt have become ex-
hausted and have sunk.
When the shore was reached the men
teasinely told him that they would
have 10 take him to the station-house
for trespassing on the locks, and he
cried vociferously. When he was told
to 20 home and put on dry clothes he
beat hasty retreat in tina. direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
MAKCREaTER ASSOCIATION.
Charter OF Incorporation Granted

Judge Beverley A. Hancock, of the
Chesterfield Circuit Court, yesterday
granted charter of incorporation to
the Manchester Association" which
is authorized to purchase, lease, ard
hold lands and water power, with all
rights and privileges appurtenant
thereto; TO operate saw-mills, grist-
mills, or other mills for manufacturing
purposes, or to lease or rent the same
10 other persons to propagate and rear
fish of impotent or native stocks or kinds
in tie ponds, streams, and other waters
belonging or appurtenant to the real
estate of said company, or which it
may be privileged to use or control,
said fish to be taken for the use of said
company and its shareholders, or to be
sold as may be deemed best, and to be
propagated, reared, and taken under
such regulations and bylaws as said
company may establish, and to be pro
tected from injury, depreciation, and
trespass by such due and proper guards
and restrictions as may be established
by said company, and which may not
be inconsistent with the laws of this
Commonwealth.
The association is authorized to hold
not exceeding 600 acres of real estate,
which may include Cottom's mill pro
perty; the capital stock is to be not
less than 81, GOO nor more than 500, 900,
divided into shares OF $50 each; the
principal office to be in the city OF
Manchester. The officers for the first
year are: President, L. G. ID. Farmer
Vice President, +. b. Howle ; Treasu
rer, S. r. Owens; Secretary, B. w
Nunnally Trustees w. ID. Rollens
l.. NJ. Nunnally, and j. G. Smelling
Attorney, II. A. Maurice.
This is the association organized
some two months ago, report o.
which was published in the Dispatci
at the time, and which purchased Cot
toms mill-pond, about nine miles on
in Chesterfield. 1t is thought this viii
make one of the best fish-ponds in tht
State, and the old mill will either b'
remodelled or rebuilt and put in opera
ton. The dam is now being raised
| and when this is done the work o
stocking the pond will begin. Thi
will take nearly or quite three years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

General Robert T.. Lees coat, which
has been thoroughly repaired by a Rich
mond tailor, looked Ike a new garment
when seen by reporter of this paper
Yesterday. The material is heavy West
Point gray, and the coat lis made double
breasted, with eight butto:s on each
side in pairs. On each sleeve is the
regulation Hungarian knot, made in
four rows of gold braid. This the
General did not wear, nor did he az ct
the stars and sem;-circular wreath OF
flowers called for on each side of the oil
lar. These have been put on, however.
The brecst buttons are those worn by
the Confederate s'atf. The c2gle faces
have been reguilded.
The coat is to be sent 10 Morcie, the
sculptor of the Lee statue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
rhc a;overuor's SCAN.

Governor Lee has appointed on his
staff Colonel G. OBJ. Cowardin and
Colonel 8. B. Witt. His staff, which
is now complete, is as follows Colonel
Richard +. Beirns, chief Of staff
Colonel John Hampton Hoge, Colonel
H. Dangerfeld Lewis, Colonel B. o.
James, Colonel Philip HAxall. Colonel
@. Oh. Cowardin, and Colonel 8. B.
Witt.
II The Govsrnor's duties vin permit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
desires to have the color Of The slsmps
on the stamped envelopes coTecpcad
- nearly ~ possible with that Of ~
adhesive stamps, and that vas The main
reason for the changes.
One Kisehsn rss . CsoW1.
fIondoa Timeal

In short time We shall discover q
home what We have long ago found out
n the factory and the warehouse. The
absurd waste OF Q hundred fires 10 cook
Q hundred joints, with . hundred
servants to turn the spit, viii become
self-evident. One largs fire or patent
gas stove and one or two cooks would
suffice for oil tho hundred joints Tho
ssme may be said Of many other forms
Of domestic work. A row Of houses or
fats could, in their collective capacity,
we'll afford to organize model
kitchen, with the most improved mod
ern mechanical appliances. For such .
kitchen the meat, etc., could bc bought
wholesale, and an immense economy
reolized all round. On the other
hand, the cooks and servants could be
paid the highest wages, the best skill
demanded and obtained. Az for free
dom and independence, tho servant.
might organize an "eight-hour shifk :"
and doubtless the more skilful among
lem would soon realize the workmans
ideal Of eight hours work. eight hours
sleep. eight hours play, and Ss. . day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
HAPPENINGS IN nANCaEsrER.


A regular meeting Of the Manchester
Reform Club was held in Heider's hall,
corner of Ninth and Hull streets, night
before last. The attendance was unu-
suaIly large, it having been whispered
around among tho members that some
of their brethren from Richmond
would ,e present. As stated yesterday
q large detachment from Alliance Club
OF Richmond was over, as were many
members of Tammany. The purpose
Of the visit, as stated by Reformer
Yesterday, was "to encourage the
Manchester Reformers and give them
.ome idea of the work Of the Reform
clubs of Richmond" MIR. A. b. Tyson,
president of the club, occupied the
chair. No business was trans
ected, but there was "chin" IN
abundance. Speeches were made
by Messrs. Joseph Devine, Ira Bland,
Frank Murphy, - Ancarrow (presi-
dent of Tammany Club, Jacob Lange,
- Gary, Drs. Stratton and Bass-all
of Richmond-an Mr.. NJ. Il. Lloyd,
of Manchester. .
This club is said to be composed OF
independe 1t voters. They are TO doubt
the same kind OF Independents " who
last year brought out municipal
ticket claiming to be q Working
mans Ticket" when, as matter
of fact, it was an effort con-
ceiyed by the same Republicans who
for many years have labored in and
out of season to give Manchester, one
OF the Democratic strongholds OF the
State, over to the Republican party.
TIE Con- nittee on Grounds and
Buildings of the City School Board
will meet in the Council chamber at IT
o'clock tomorrow night TO consider
questions relative to the next
scholastic year and the improvements
to be placed on the buildings. The
committee will consider the advisability
Of opening the next session on the 18th
OF September, instead of the first
Monday in October, as has been the
PR ctice for several years. 1t is quite
certain that the next session will be a
nire-months' one, and it is thought
| better TO have it terminate earlier than
the 10th Of June, as world be the case
| if the school opened October 3D..
Tue rewly.e'ected City Democratic
| Commi,.. e-snd it is composed o.
| first. class men-will meet to-moifow
| night to elect a city chairman. As
soon as this is done the chairmen o,
the counties of Chesterfield and Pow
hatan and of the city OF Mancho ,tei
! VIII meet to decide when and where
the convention shall be held.
Miss Mary Willingham, of South
Boston, and Miss Clay Willis, Of Riyel
View, Chesterfield, are visiting Mrs. ID
l.. Pulliam.
William Green (coloredD was before
the Mayors Court yesterday morning
charged with assault and battery. liz
was fined 81. 80 and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Tne weather.

The weather for week or more has
averaged great degree of mildness
for August. Yesterday the highest
point indicated by the thermometer
was S7o. That was at moor. and from
that hour it began to decline, and at
midnight, when a rain was leisureiy
falling, it had come down to 7So.
Rains have been very frequent and
copious since Hot Monday, and the
streets have generally been kept
washed clean. "By the same token "
the James river has been very muddy,
and more filterers have been sold here
than in many years past. Withal the
nights have been very pleasant, and
those who have returned from the
mountains have not yet been made tc
regret il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
.soo,,ns.ma,en Tais Afternoon.

There will be shooting-match this
afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock between the
East-End Shooting and West-End Gun
ming Clubs to take place on the grounds
of the latter near the FAIRGROUNDS
This is the contest which was to have
taken place last Thursday and which
was postponed because many of
the members OF the East-End
Club could not make it convenient to
get off from business. About fifteen
men will shoot on each side and each
man will have ten chances.
After the match. which is not for money
bat is purely a friendly contest between
the two clubs, the sport OF shooting
live pigeons will be enjoyed. In both
parties there are some splendid marks
men, and they ara all in good practice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
TER wysrutH IN KIcnvoSp ygsrsnpsy was
clear, partly cloudy, win rain In the a',er-
nocn and at night
Kaooe of thermometer Yesterday.
a Healthy stomach

IL a blessing for which thousands Of our dys'
peptic coun,rymcn and women Sigh In vain.
ma 10 obtain which swallow much medicine
upavalilngly For no ailment probably, arc
there 81 many alleged remedies as for dyspcp-
sin. Tho man OF humbug Is constantly glutted
with ihc dollars and dimes Of those who resor.
10 one uosirun after another In the vain hope o.
Obtaining relief. az least. from THIS vexatous
mi onssinats malay. RxDerienc6 indicates
Uoatctier's stomach Bitters a. means OF erahl-
eating dyspepsia, In which nrm reliance can
he pisccd. 50 remedy has In three decades
and over established such reputation. one
has received such unqualified professional
ttrcilon. IL is an admirable inylgOrani be-
cause IL cnrlcios The blood. and not oniy THIS
butit thoroughly regulates The bowels. kidneys,
ard bladder. The nervous symptoms are usu-
19.Thtw)Sa&Tu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Railreadl Brskemen.

At regular meeting or the Brother
hood of Railroad Brakemen the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: w. q. Woodward, master ;
e. L. McLelland, vice-mastsr; H..
Schvsickert, past master; r. X. Saun-
ders, secretary; W. j. Francis, finan-
cier w. J. Tyler, conductor.
The object of the Brotherhood OF
Brakemen is to better qualify the
men for conductors Six OF the number
have been promoted within the last
year.
They now hold the banner for
having sober, honest, and indu2.
trious men, whom the officers OF
the roads can depend on. No others
can join the brotherhood. They
have an insurance which pays $500 to
the family of a member who dies or is
permanently disabled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
The Canning business I'm BofetOurt.
lFcr thu Dspatch.1

There are thirteen or fourteen can
neries in this county. This year they
will can principally tomatoes-the
(. lit crop, and especially peaches, be.
ing failure. They will can some ap.
Piles. some few whortleberies and
blackbe ries.
One large establishment will, as
usual, put up large quantities of corn.
Over 1000 acres of land are set in
tomatoes. At the moderate estimate OF
ECO bushels per acre this will yield
200, COO bushels, which will make 10000
cas-, of two dozen each. Eighty cents
a dozen or $1G0 a case is a low price.
This would bring into tho county
1856, GOO. OF this $4,000 goes to the
producer, and about the same amount
y the laborers in the factories.
One firm is making its own cars and
boxes-the rest buy both in Baltimore.
We need factory for theSe articles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Changing the Coiors or STAN ~.
fWashinston Possl

A general change in the colors OF
postsge-stamps has been ordered to
take place September 18th. The color
of the ten-cent stamp will be changed
from red to green, and the three-cent
stamp from green to vermiilion. The
designs will remain the same. The
color of the two-cent stamp on the
stamped envelopes viii be changed
from red TO green, the four-cent from
q1een to carmine, the flve-cent from
brown to dark blue, the thirty-sent
from black to brown and the
ninety. cent from carmine to purple,
The designs viii be the same, except
that the heads on the one. two, fonr-.
and fve-cert stnmped envelopes VIII b
re-engreved and VII hnyo slightly
different appeo1nneo lsom W. old oneeI
and the ozae. - s.pend them !:
aleo shohtly W ~ ~ ~ paRlHena
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

first two that popped into my head, Dus
OF course those were mot the only ones,
but I could not remember any osneEs
at the moment. The next day . coun,
Gilman met mo On the street and told
me might have mentioned his name;
and since then / have thought OF several
others. The councilmen were mot the
only persons that / talked 70. The
people generally had to BE- talked TO,
Tor when they favor plan the councli-
men usually do"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
ELL from the Tree.

Yesterday morning about II 80 o'clock
Sydney Lockett, Q youth, was climbing a
tree on Second street between Clay and
Marshall for o birds nest, when the
limb broke, causing him to fall to the
ground, a distance Of fifteen feet, re-
ceiying painful injuries. The ambu.
lance was called and the boy was taken
TO his home, $40 north Third street.
He was considerably shaken up, bui
not seriously hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
rVHE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

N Of
The following is an extra 4 from letter writ
ten to the German RsJormsd Messenger. .. Cham
bersburgh, Penn:
A BENHFACTREss.
Just open the door for her, and Mrs. winslow
will prove tho American Florence Nightingale
OF the Nursery. OF this We are 20 sure that we
will teach our "Susyp to ssy, "A blessing on
Mrs. winslow" for helping her TO survive and
escape the gripping, colictins, and teething
sieee. MRS. wINsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
relieves the child from pain And cures dys-
entery and diaTh@a- II softens the gums, rc-
duccs Inflammation, cures wind-colic, and car
ries the infant safely through The teething po-
rod. II peforms precisely whs, II professcs 70
perform. every part Of it-nothing leaA We
have never seen Mrs winsIow-know her only
through the preparation Of her "Sooshing
Syrup for Children Tecthing." II We had tho
power we would make her, - shc Ia, o physical
saviour TO the infant race. Sold by all drug
gists % cents bottle. au lSeodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

treasurer OF Goodwill Tabernacle,
No. 81, Order Of Galilean Fishermen,
$40 in currency. 1t appeared from the
statement OF the treasurer that the Or
der was properly signed and the money
was intended to defray the expenses OF
@ delegate to the convention, but it
was drawn by Mayo, who was not the
delegate. The case was continued un-
til Friday, as important witnesses were
absent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
The Iafl Rspairs.

Judge Atkins and City-Engineer
Cutshaw inspected the jail yesterday 70
see what repairs should be made with
the $4,000 appropriation: Ceria'n
brick-work and plastering will be done,
and hre escape viii be put in. and II
any money i left other Improvements
VIII Be msde.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

THE SKIN CAN BE KEPT SOFT. wHrfS, and
rec from isint of perspiration by adding Dar-
bys Prophyls ciic Fluid to the water used In
bathing. Itremoves all offensive smell from
TIE feet or any part Of tho body. psed As .
toott-wash II will harden tho gums, vressrye
tao teeth. euro toothache, and make tho bressh
pure nd sweet Cures chsnng aud inaamms.
uor, riles, scald Feet, Corns, etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
The Governor Invited 20 Lynch.
burg.

Governor Lee yesterday received
through Hon. John w. Daniel, presi.
dent of the Lynchburg Agricultural
and Mechanical Fair Association, au
invitation to visit Lynchburg on the oc-
casion OF President Clevelsnds visit tc
that city, about the 18th OF October.
The Governor will accept the invita-
ton, rs he will be returning with MIR.
Cleveland from Atlanta, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

Messrs. r. b. Chaflin 4 Co., Real
Estate Agents, sold on yesterday the
Nice Brick Dwelling at the corner OF
Cary and First streets, recently occu-
pied by Mr.. F. T. Glasgow, 10 MIR.
Dorglas Baird for the sum OF SO, $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
freurieo County Csurt.

The Henrico County Court-Judge
L. c. Minor--was III session for a short
while yesterday considering civil mat
tiers, and adjourned over until Satur-
day.
There were few persons at the court
house yesterday, and no news was stir
ring. The farmers are too busy tc
attend court just now unless they have
important business to call them there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

he viii visit Philadelphia on September
18th, 10th, and 18th, ct the time OF the
celebration OF the hundredth ami
versary of the adoption Of the Constl-
tutisn, and Atlanta on October 18th,
when President Cleveland will be pres
ent, accompanied on both occasions by
his staff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Stabbed with u Fork.

Sallie Miller (colored), in an alterca-
ton with Mary Mayo (colored) yes
terday afternoon, stabbed her with q
fork on the side of her head. Both
were nurses, and they quarre'led about
some children under their care. Mary
was not badly hurt. Sallie was bailcd
for her appearance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

Yesterday afternoon two colored
men-James Brown and Terry James
were taken before Squire Griffin at the
county court house to answer the
charge Of stealing corn from the field
OF Mr.. w. A. Thomas, in the county.
They were csnght in the act OF stealing
by David Harris. They were given
thirty days in Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Read r. B. Chsffin / Co. 3 Rare
Chance in another column.

Guaranteed Bargains in Roanoke
Real Estate can be obtained OF j. X.
Hockaday, Real Estate Agent, Roanoke
City, by applying to him at 9O4 west
Main street, Richmond, between this
and Saturday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Information wanted from surry.

Yesterday Governor Lee wrote to the
Commonwealth attorney of Surry
county asking him for the facts in coa-
nection with the lynching of NEGRO man
who was in Jail charged with assaulting
a white woman in that county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

A Hare Chance for Business. Nes.
Wo have for sale handsome Brick
Dwelling thres story on south Third
Will sell on ten years time. 9 per cent.
interest. Thus enabling businessmen
to secure home without taking capital
from their business. Call soon.
II. b. CHAPLIN 4 Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Reoufsition for q Fugitive.

Governor Lee yesterday issued q
Icsuisition for Watt O'Dell, who is
charged with Burglary IN Southwest
yirs ma. O'Dell has oeen arrested Il
Hamilton. Ohio,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

Day before yesterday near Keswick
two Chesapeake and Ohio freight trains
came together on the same track. part
II vrecking several OF the cars and
somewhat injuring one or more Of the
trains people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Wanted I'm Washington.

A white nan named Richard Chil-
dre.s has been elfessed here on the
charge Of ing in Washington. He
". Ill be sent there es soon as the an
| II critics are heard rom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

Parties who desire Good Policies Of
Life. Insurance at Low Rates will do
well to communicate with G. p. Ly-
ford, State Agent Life-Insursnce Com
rany Of Virginia, at IA north Ninth
street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
A Canadian nk-sw iudler Caught
nv telegraph 70 the Dispotch.l

MONTREAL, August II. - Charles
Page, who swindled the Jacques Cartier
Z nix out of S25, 600. was arrested last
evening at Versailles, Quebec, about
eighteen miles from the border line.
All the money was found in his POS
session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
IxCUnSrGNS. &c.

NON'T FAIL TO TAKE IN THE
~ GRAND ANNUAL MOONLIGHT EXCuR-
SION FXOM MCHMOND TO DUTCH GAP,
THURSDAY. August IS, 1897, under the au-
spices of Local Branch, No. 49, Order OF iron %
y'pn. Tho committee viii spare no pains TO
make this ore of the grandest excursions of lhe
season. Good order will he preserved, aud
rlcaeEpt time can be enjoyed In dancing ahi
are music whilo floating upon the majestic
rrroes Positively no intoxicating liquors or
impropor characters will be allowed on me
loeL Eefreahments sold on the boat al kich-
mcnd prices. Fare for the round trip; Cen
tlemen. 5Oc: ladies and children, z5c' the
,oat win leave the wharf az s O'Clock =. 4.
gnarp. Tickets can be had At the wharf on the
eyerine OF the excursion aud at any time from
he following Committee Of Arrangements ::
Nycr Angle. John K Waldman, W. A. .. Cole,
j. {. kaufman. William N. Cole, ,,,.,r,,.
au l4-Su,W ,WSTh3,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

Parties wishing to sell Nice Dwellings
will do well TO call to SEQ II. b. Chaffin
& Co., as they have number OF in
quiries for such property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

Park. Place church has postponed it,
Lawn-Party until next week on &C.
cornt OF the band playing at the
Theatre tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Personals and Briefs.

The Chancery Court has adjourned
for the term.
Mr.. Jackson Guy has gone North on
q two weeks trip.
Captain Acard, of Clifton Forge,
connected with the Chesapeake and
Ohio road, is in the city.
The number of deaths in the city
last week was 40. Consumption car
ried of 5, apoplexy 2, and inanition 3.
Robert Howard (colored), from Floyd
county, was sent to the penitentiary
yesterday for ten years, having been
convicted of arson.
Mrs. O'Dwyer, formerly Of Rich
mond, now of Washington, is visiting
her relations and friends In this city.
Her son comes with her.
The surviving members of the old
First Virginia regiment have deter
mined to put up memorial window at
the Confederate Soldiers Home chapel,
and the following committee has been
appointed to take charge OF the matter
Sergeant William Harper Dean, Com
pany b, chairman James A. Gentry,
Company II, secretary and treasurer
and Sergeant Charles L. Loehr, Com
psny ID. They will announce their
plans in few days.
On Libby Hill Monday evening a
nurse allowed baby-carrisge to get
loose from her, and it ran down the
slope O distance of seventy-five feet.
The carriage was broken and the baby
tumbled out, but, as far as could be
seen, without receiving any serious in
juries. The nurse said that she was
employed by Mrs. Waggoner, OF east
Broad street, but her veracity in that
respect is doubted.